A lot of good things are happening in healthcare in the name of transparency. Rating systems, usually in the form of a designated number of stars, are now being assigned by the public to hospitals, physicians, and nursing homes. And it’s become easier for consumers to comparison shop when they....

Social media is the use of electronic and Internet tools for the purpose of sharing and discussing information and experiences with other human beings. When information is shared through the use these tools, conversation and interaction between groups of people....

Social media has become an undeniable force, and its rapid, informal communication style represents both possibility and liability for healthcare organizations. Good policies and training help organizations pursue the benefits and mitigate the risks.

Social media is ubiquitous. Almost assuredly everyone reading this blog is employed by or a member of a healthcare organization that has a social media presence. That presence can be beneficial to you and your organization. However, that presence might be harmful. Let’s explore certain asp....

Social media has had a profound impact on recent events, both political and personal. In healthcare, social media is presenting HIM professionals with a quandary about how best to manage information privacy.

More and more people from all walks of life are using social media outlets s....

Joanna Belbey, a social media compliance specialist for Actiance, spoke with the Journal for the November/December eCompliance issue about the role of social media and telemedicine in healthcare. As telehealth and social media continues to be an evolving force in healthcare, Bel....

Without a doubt, patient privacy rights have improved in recent years.

In the 1950s and 60s, and even well into the 1980s, it was standard for small-town newspapers to publish lists of the names of people, regardless of age, who were admitted or discharged from the hospital.....